Dept of Water and Sanitation Bursaries / Scholarships 2016

The Department of Water and Sanitation is offering the Latest Bursaries 2016 as well as Scholarships for 2016 in South Africa. The DWA Bursary Programme 2016 and Scholarship Opportunities 2016 are available in various fields, and students can get the full benefits of the Scholarship and Bursary Scheme 2016.

These Government Bursaries 2016 can easily manage your educational expenses, and you will no more needy for student loans and other student financing schemes. The Water and Sanitation Department Bursaries 2016 and Scholarship Programme 2016 will pay for your educational expenses, and you will be able to study with more ease. So the interested candidates should have a look on the details of Government Scholarships and Bursary Programme 2016 before forwarding their bursary application form at the concerned department.

Dept of Water and Sanitation Bursary Programme / Scholarships 2016 in South Africa

Closing Date: 31 August 2015

Bursary Criteria

Bursaries will be allocated on the basis of a balanced consideration of the following factors:

Academic performance

Race and gender

Financial need

Need of DWA in reference of the specific qualification

An interview schedule

Assistance will be provided on a year-to-year basis and bursaries will be renewed only if performance of bursars is satisfactory.

Successful applicants to the bursary scheme receive the following support:

Full tertiary registration and tuition costs

Residence and meal fees

Book allowance

An annual personal allowance

Currently bursaries for the full time pre and post-graduate studies are granted on an annual basis to learners at the following South African universities:

University of Pretoria

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

University of the Free State

University of Cape Town

University of Stellenbosch

University of the Western Cape

University of Limpopo

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Walter Sisulu University

Tshwane University of Technology

Durban University of Technology

Central University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Vaal University of Technology

University of Venda

University of Witwatersrand

University of Johannesburg

University of Zululand

Rhodes University

Students pursuing the following fields of study are eligible to apply for this bursary:

Analytical Chemistry

Aquatic Sciences

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Cartography

Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Law

Environmental Management

Environmental Science

Geo-chemistry

Geographical information Systems

Geo-hydrology

Geology

Hydrology

Limnology

Microbiology

Surveying

Water and Sanitation

Water Care

Water Resource Management

Water Utilisation

Obligations

DWA will require bursars who obtain their qualifications to join the Water Learning Academy on a fixed term contract with DWA for a period of maximum of five (5) years but not less than three (3) years. Should bursars choose not to meet this obligation the bursars will be required to reimburse DWA for all monies spent on the tertiary studies, inclusive of calculated interest.

How to Apply for Water and Sanitation Department Bursaries 2016 / Scholarship Programme in South Africa

If you meet the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned above, you should Download and fill in this application form to apply for the bursary and follow the instructions carefully. DWA Bursaries for 2016 will be helpful for you, as you will be studying with more ease and reliability.

Thank you very much for your support it means are a lot especially to us who are really in need to further
our studies so that we can be able to give back to our country.
I am currently doing my learnership as an water agent.
I want to study further in the field of WATER SERVICE AUTHORITY AND HEALTHY SERVICES, PLEASE HELP OR GUIDE ME TO CHOOSE A RIGHT PATH AND WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR YOUR BUSARY?
THANK YOU.